St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Shoreham-by-Sea
URN: 126041 • Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6PJ
Overview
- Name
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Shoreham-by-Sea
- URN
- 126041
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kate Crees (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Sullington Way, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6PJ
Summary
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, located in Shoreham-by-Sea, is a Voluntary Aided primary school that welcomes children of all faiths and backgrounds. As part of the Bosco Catholic Education Trust, the school is supported by the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton, which contributes to its building costs and governance. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing and positive environment, described by parents as a "village school in a busy town."
With a current enrolment of 197 pupils and a capacity of 210, St Peter's offers a broad and dynamic curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of its students. The school has consistently achieved high academic results, ranking in the top 3% of schools in the UK for progress in reading, writing, and maths at the end of Key Stage 2. St Peter's also emphasizes extracurricular activities, providing various clubs and sports, supported by specialist staff.
The school community is engaged and supportive, with positive feedback from both parents and pupils. St Peter's is committed to continuous improvement, having received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in 2018. The school encourages prospective families to visit and experience its welcoming atmosphere firsthand.
With a current enrolment of 197 pupils and a capacity of 210, St Peter's offers a broad and dynamic curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of its students. The school has consistently achieved high academic results, ranking in the top 3% of schools in the UK for progress in reading, writing, and maths at the end of Key Stage 2. St Peter's also emphasizes extracurricular activities, providing various clubs and sports, supported by specialist staff.
The school community is engaged and supportive, with positive feedback from both parents and pupils. St Peter's is committed to continuous improvement, having received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in 2018. The school encourages prospective families to visit and experience its welcoming atmosphere firsthand.
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Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 197
- Boys
- 105
- Girls
- 92
- FSM %
- 6.60
- Open date
- Close date
- 2022-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 197 | 105 | 92 | 210 | 6.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 197 | 105 | 92 | 210 | 6.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 197 | 105 | 92 | 210 | 6.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 197 | 105 | 92 | 210 | 6.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 206 | 111 | 95 | 210 | 6.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 205 | 111 | 94 | 210 | 4.90 |
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